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Jatropha and Elephant Bush Care

1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
1.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
1.3 Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
1.4.2 In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Ample Water
1.4.3 In Spring
Less Watering
Less Watering
1.4.4 In Winter
Less Watering
Less Watering
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
1.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
1.7 Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
1.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Pests and diseases free
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Salt, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Watering Jatropha and Elephant Bush

Water is the most essential need of any plant. Watering requirements differ for every plant. Knowing the amount of water required is the most important part of Jatropha and Elephant Bush Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Jatropha and Elephant Bush care, it is important to know that too much water is more dangerous than not enough watering. Here we provide you with the exact watering required for your garden plant. Watering Jatropha and Elephant Bush is as follows:

  • Watering Jatropha in Summer: Drought Tolerant, Average Water

  • Watering Jatropha in Winter: Less Watering

  • Watering Elephant Bush in Summer: Ample Water

  • Watering Elephant Bush in Winter: Less Watering

Jatropha and Elephant Bush Diseases

Plants get infected many times due to lack of care. This makes it unhealthy and reduces its life too. Hence it is necessary to know the kind of disease on plants, to cure it and keep the plant healthy. Knowing About Jatropha and Elephant Bush diseases is very important factor of Jatropha and Elephant Bush Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Jatropha: Anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch and Rust
  • Elephant Bush: Pests and diseases free

Jatropha and Elephant Bush Pruning

Pruning is an important part of Jatropha and Elephant Bush care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Jatropha and Elephant Bush pruning is done as follows:

  • Jatropha pruning: Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune if you want to improve plant shape

  • Elephant Bush pruning: Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Jatropha and Elephant Bush fertilizers are as follows:

  • Jatropha fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and No fertilizers needed
  • Elephant Bush fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring and Fertilize late winter